Sentence that often appears in the first paragraph of an essay Crossword Clue
15 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 30, 2024 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 30, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 30, 2024 · 16-Across · 15 letters
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A sentence in the introduction of an essay, thesis or academic paper that clarifies the main point of the text.
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